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A popular cruising destination, Norway is most famous for its majestic, dramatic fjords. Deep forests, roaring waterfalls, glacier-capped mountains, rivers teeming with salmon, and a beautiful coastline add to the Scandinavian country’s reputation as an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with endless opportunities for hiking, skiing, wildlife-watching, and sailing. But vibrant cities, lively festivals, delicious cuisine, and friendly locals also ensure that once you’ve visited, you’ll come back for more.
For the rugged mountain scenery and the awe-inspiring fjords, the boating life in the south, the Sami culture in the north, the summer’s midnight sun, and the winter’s northern lights.
$222 & up: One-way fares to Stockholm & more Scandinavian Airlines
$549+: Flights to Milan, Bergen & more (round-trip) Finnair
$281+: Summer fares to Oslo, & more (each way) Scandinavian Airlines
$237+: Fares to Stockholm, Oslo & more (one way) Scandinavian Airlines
$349+: Low fares from Seattle to Europe (one way) Scandinavian Airlines